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[@yammienoob]

YOU CAN NOW RENT OUT MY HAYABUSA BECAUSE IM A MADMAN: www.twistedroad.com/bikes/us/tx/austin/2007-suzuki-hayabusa-1300/m-8e8rrze/?

[@sivachandkc5189]

Susuki gsxr 1000 is aprox 14k usd ,here in india

[@sivachandkc5189]

I need a free bike but there's no shipping to india

[@theguycalledturbo]

Why is this Comment already 14hrs old 🤔 video uploaded 15mins ago🤔🤔

[@yammienoob]

Aliens...

[@sivachandkc5189]

Heeeeeeyyyyy lots of love from kerala (INDIA)😍😍😍😍😍😍😍💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@jeremynewhouse6530]

178mph on a $2500 bike sounds like a good time to me.

[@artharrison294]

Only better if it’s someone else’s bike.

[@jxmiofficial7691]

@@artharrison294 and ''homebuild''

[@kodisheppard]

Allday!!

[@gordonmcelvany8990]

Good luck finding one. Rare as hens teeth.

[@Nr8k]

And a death trap. Not stopping me though

[@jamesoren7238]

TL;DW: Basically 20 year old litre bikes are cheap now, buy whatever one you like.

[@charlesreid9337]

lol mine wasnt

[@jeffdarnell7942]

Right On...

[@terrystratford1235]

Some yes! But my 1987 gsxr 1100 is worth alittle more!

[@jamesoren7238]

@Team rocket rockin Ha the magic of yourtube - back when I posted this they were 10 a penny, nowadays prices are soaring!

[@carlmayer691]

I hate to be redundant...but the Daytona 955i was a shocker to me, purchased on a whim off Ebay for $3500.00 6,800 mile MINT!!!Doesn't measure up to my Duc999 w/ FBF bore kit, Ohlins, Marchesinis, Corse cams...but at 955cc it rips...and flies under the insurance radar at below 998-999cc.. add 17T front, 46T rear sproxs, TOR exhaust Tune ECU map,...it's fun... a great bike for beginners looking to move up from 400-600cc ..Insurable above everything else!

[@Calimero1232]

Old enough to be cheap, young enough to be still alive, thats all the magic.

[@PEIRDO777]

You just made me feel extremely old by saying in 98, some of you weren't even born.

[@TommyboyGTP]

I was 21 in 1998 lol

[@voornaam3191]

Duh, each YEAR people are born. And if you just wait, you get older. It's called age. Why the bike don't you formulate a bit more precise what you were thinking? Were you thinking?

[@PEIRDO777]

@@voornaam3191 It was uh, more of a rhetorical statement, or are you new to English?

[@claytonatkinson865]

I was born in late 99. You geezer lol (I’m only joking papa yams please don’t shun me)

[@voornaam3191]

@@PEIRDO777 Yep, the British are unpredictable, to say the least. And the Americans, I'd rather not disqualify them all, though temptation complies my moral constituation. What was the question, again? And what have rhetorical questions to do with language? It has to do with culture, and I can tell you, your English is so clear, nothing is lost in translation. Sure, my English is limited. Just don't forget one thing, I hate people using abstract and complicated language without good reason. Keep it simple, translate all those Latin words to English, make it easier to understand your point. There are exceptions, using one professional's word could be shorter. Some people misunderstand my wish for clarity, they tell me I'm stupid. Usually they are the ones being not so smart. So, yeah, being an old Dutch man has its disadvantages. But I can tell you, there are Dutch men having less talent for language. Happily there is also a Dutch man lecturer at Princeton, guys like him have far more practice talking American than your humble servant, Voor Naam

[@sethconover9904]

I got my 99 r1 and 2000 929rr in a package for $800. Needed lots of love but theyre now a blast to rip around on!

[@freddyfernandes2645]

Seth Conover that’s a mad deal bro

[@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname]

I love those deals just have to know how to work on them and bam great bikes

[@ShellSender]

ive got a 929rr! first bike love this thing had it for 2 weeks and cant stop blasting this bitch

[@sethconover9904]

@@ShellSender I love mine! Such a fun bike, its probably my favorite

[@ShellSender]

@@sethconover9904 its insanely fun ill literally never go back to cars fuck them theyre slow.

[@projekttheatre]

I’m surprised the first gen zx10r isn’t on the list. 433 pounds wet, around 150 hp to the wheel, it was the size of a 600 with liter bike power. They don’t call it the widow maker for nothing. I got mine for 3k with a little under 9k miles.

[@gabo42013]

Just bought an 01 GSX-R 1000 for 3k having 22k miles with intake, exhaust and power commander. That thing Pulls harder than a hulk handy

[@86250r]

Any issues with it so far?

[@gabo42013]

86250r none whatsoever. Still fires right up, no leaks, no hesitations

[@86250r]

@@gabo42013 sweet. There is a ton of liter bikes around here with 16-25k miles. Reliability is my only concern but once I decide on one I'm goinf to go through it and freshen everything up

[@syamantakchakraborty2833]

Squid missile is basically turbo busa seeing it's the best beginner bike

[@crp9985]

Gateway bikes to a turbo busa M&F'er.

[@kitpethel2815]

Honda Blackbird. Got mine for under 3,000

[@Nackenzwei]

SHH SHHH, do NOT mention its name, SHUSH! :D Actually about to buy one myself real soon ;)

[@vergiljohnson5909]

I got a Bird too! Awesome bike that you can ride all day and clown scrubs at the track with!

[@blade643]

mrslave2thegrind papa said he’s doing a part 2 😉

[@randygarcia4565]

@mrslave2thegrind that's what she said!

[@stoneageidaho]

So smooth so fast

[@nwbklr]

You cant have this list without the 2004-2005 R1. It IS in the price range and is WAY better than the 1998-99 R1. It is still one of the sexiest and still modern looking bikes ever made. Amazing engine too that takes well to bolt ons and tune.

[@arrivendrive6831]

I have a 05 gixxer 1000 purchased new. 199 hp from factory I dont believe so. I dynoed 165 to the rear wheel with filter and slip on. Dont think it makes 199. Please correct me if I am wrong

[@jacobhellmann4714]

I rode my 1999 zx-9r for 2 and a half years and I can confidently say it is a bang for your buck, what a work horse

[@gilly3380]

$1,800 for my 5th gen Interceptor. It's not as far as some of the other bikes here. But I'd take it over most of them. These gear driven cam motors are famous for going over 100,ooo miles with no maintenance. It loops 1st gear if you hold is open, stands straight up if you clutch it at 60mph and corners way better than either of the 900's I've owned. All while being comfortable and sounding like a quiet MotoGP bike.

[@onlymarkallen]

Honda Blackbird is an excellent used beast. I've owned a couple and they handle beautifully with surprisingly low vibration. Very interesting bikes with amazing torque, big displacement, and exceptional build quality.

[@samj1185]

dual counterbalanced engine...one of the smoothest ever. an absolute missile.

[@akephalos438]

The early 2000s suzuki gsxrs are some of the most beautiful motorcycles ever made, they're fast as well, but that design is just so nostalgic and eye catching

[@coltonnewman8283]

The Honda 919 hornet is still a super fun rideable bike. It’s naked but it’s super cheap and every thrill with superior handling that everyone can enjoy. I want to get a 600 hornet just because I think it’d be very fun and a little easier to handle

[@MrDa89soup]

ZX12R, ZZR1200, Gen 1 Busa, Blackbird, etc etc.

[@marks4763]

i'm glad i own a cbr954rr, they still look better then alot of the newer bikes,

[@markgiles8527]

2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 for me! Buy today’s models tomorrow, and save a heap.

[@edpettit6563]

Only problem with the early R1's is second gear was weak. If it has very many miles and was rode moderately hard second gear is probably missing a couple teeth. Same for the FZ1's since they used the same engine. The Exxup valve likes to stick too. I have a 98R1 and a 00 ZX9R. Don't forget about the ZX12.

[@davidlagno7717]

My first streetbike was an 02 GSXR1000 back then. I was young and dumb but had a good job. The insurance alone was crazy being my age and bad driving record. 2yrs later i got the 600RR and after a few mods i loved it so much more and became a better rider and started hitting the track. Everyone ride safe

[@twenglish1]

Currently riding a 2000 Suzuki TL1000r, what a beast!

[@timesque9790]

I'm riding the 2005 SV1000 same motor

[@hazyscrat]

Hey Yammie's editor, could you please add metric value's next time too?. It would really be helpful for us EU guys.

[@tempestandacomputer6951]

This channel only uses freedom measurement systems

[@sterpet13]

@@tempestandacomputer6951 "freedom" hahaha lol good one

[@SephiMasamune]

Honestly i’m suprised the US still manages to operate with the ‘it’s about this much’ Imperial system. Join the superior metric system already.

[@ldelcors]

Honda 954 was a MONSTER!

[@jeffdarnell7942]

Suzuki GSX-R's were some great, fast bikes. My 85' Ninja 900S was blistering fast for the times too. Everyone back then thought it was the beast...that, and my Honda CR 500 2-stroke Motorcross bike...IT..was a monster too.

[@mattdion2148]

500cc 2 strokes were insane, kids just don't know these days. I've been looking for a mid 90s CR500 for years but people want crazy $ or there junk and not worth the time and $ to restore

[@WaterfallWhispering]

The 2005 gixxer is by far the fastest and most dangerous bike on this list with its power ban that kicks in when u least expect it and spinning the rear tire, along with is ability to crack the frame near the triple tree it’s beautiful, fast and perfect bike for noobs to learn how to wheelie.

[@blue-2366]

2001-2005 Yamaha FZ1!!!!! RUNNING $2000-$4000!! 125HP / 74ft/lbs of comfortable fun.

[@SsgtIron]

05 ninja zx10r famously known as the widow maker 2500-4500, that probably deserves the number 1 spot

[@albertwhite8218]

Hell yeah

[@loveboss3]

Top speed

[@Russell_and_Rosko]

I have a 955i, excellent engine, I love it and put up with the quirks and the additional weight of the bike because it sounds so damn good. The Fz1 is quick and typically cheap. Zx12r’s can also be had for a steal, and they’re also fast as hell for an old bike.

[@brightmind9071]

I have the zx12r a1 model and haven't been touched yet.

[@worldtraveler8613]

I had no idea those old gixxers had so much power. They were ahead of their time. Some the top 1000cc bikes of today dont even make that much power

[@Hondawitalaptop]

You better take back what you said about the 954 that bike is still beautiful to this day.

[@Saynojohn]

Black and grey with chrome wheels

[@BigUriel]

It has definitely aged very well, much better than any of the other bikes on the list except the 996.

[@michaelobryan44]

The good old V-MAX I used to have a poster when it first came out it was eating the pavement at 140 hp in the 80’s

[@thisislargemouth5566]

The first gen R1 has been my favorite bike since I was 5. I will have one some day.

[@alexhamilton4084]

To someone like me that doesn’t have much money, $4000 is a fortune. I live in the UK and I paid £1400 for a year 2000 FZS600 and that was all I could afford. £2000 upwards is an unattainable dream. I think you need to reassess what constitutes “dirt cheap”. To me, dirt cheap is £500. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@quinlanhogan7543]

Suzuki Bandit 1200. I got mine for $1800

[@EVILDASDINGO]

Haha poooorrrr

[@alexhamilton4084]

Exo Exo stoney broke. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@terrystratford1235]

That's an expensive hoe!! Joke aside, for 500 u need to know how to fix stuff! Which will cost money, so just keep saving and get a cheap old good one!

[@nexusnebin]

4000 dollars 😂 come to India and get super bikes for 2000 dollars 😂

[@larrywhitesell4139]

My Bandit 1200S. Tourqey and comfy. $1500 and came with new Michelins, custom seat, and fabulously sounding Yoshi exhaust.

[@Snookins240sx]

Awesome list, I would have liked to have seen the Blackbird, TL1, and RC51 make it up there. I owned all three of them for right around the 3k mark and all three were insanely rowdy

[@zachkuby87]

Love my tl1000r

[@danielsaint-aulbins6277]

Got my ZX9R 99 model for $4190 AUD from a dealership a year ago with 32,000 k's on the clock, Inc warranty etc. It's great, and is a fantastic second bike 😍

[@jslhopper]

My first sports bike was brand new 1993 yamaha fzr600 when I was 23years old. I got busted when my dad found out I bought the bike. I parked it in my friends house and when I went home my dad held the little license plate..😄

[@workharddieproud]

My 2003 Goldwing, Weight as I ride it, 940lbs, 0 - 60 at 4.15 Sec., Quarter mile 12.12, and I topped it out at 120mph. Yeah, not bad for an “Old Man’s Bike”😎

[@verstegeben1]

Last year I got myself a Gsxr 1000 k5. But it just has 180hp and not 200hp. It is still a BEAST if you consider it just weights 166kg 😍

[@gordonmcelvany8990]

Bet you paid more than 2500$

[@terrible2u]

Just bought a 2001 Speed Triple for 2200. A fine bike, and I agree, nothing better than a triple cylinder!

[@aero5194]

6:35 "across the pond" refers to across the Atlantic. If you cross the Atlantic you still have to cross the Amerias and then cross the Pacific as well.

[@donniebaker5984]

And by the time it gets to the Chicago Warehouse it has been bought and sold five times doubling the price each time he he he

[@aero5194]

@@donniebaker5984 hahah

[@chrisbuff6584]

I have a 97 YZF 1000r Thunderace, the grandfather to the R1. Sure it's an old bike but I have no issue keeping up with newer liter bikes. A one year oddity here in the states. Collectibility is rising for these bikes. I will leave this world with that bike still in my garage, we have history.

[@imnowhacko]

Best all around cheap bike, and best value is: Honda Superhawk.

[@anonym5510]

Got my 06 gsxr 600 for $4500 CAD about a year back out of a dealership with only 4000 km's on it. Price was great for it being basically new as well the 2006 look is still so modern and still one of my favorite gsxr looks to this day.

[@Gamen4Bros]

Yammie i love your stuff♥️ new rider and got myself a bike recently🔥⚡

[@badtzmaru17]

What'd you get?

[@HooDRidEWhiteY]

Yeah what'd you get boi?

[@jeedlebeetle7952]

Congrats

[@billybaitsalot4821]

Answer us, what'd you get??

[@joetrosclair8434]

I have an ‘03 CBR954RR that I picked up for $3k. ‘Dated looks’ maybe to people who keep up with bikes. To Normies on the street, they think my bike is new (she looks almost new) The bike rips and runs silky smooth. The handling is something I still can’t quite believe. It’s soooo Damn Good

[@rilakrilak5]

Endless comments on my 94 zx-9r.... 173mph still scoots people think it's anew motorcycle they never seen before lol ..

[@joetrosclair8434]

@@rilakrilak5 Choice

[@kasper79]

Suzuki tl1000r. 996 cc, 4-stroke, V-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve, 135 hp at 9500 rpm, 78 ft·lbs at 7500 rpm, 165 mph top speed.....got my 2000 TL1000r for $1500

[@BigUriel]

Yes, a 20 year old liter bike that was known in its day as the "widowmaker" due to its unpredictable handling and instability at high speeds, a great recommendation especially for someone watching this looking for their first big bike, what could go wrong lol

[@kasper79]

@@BigUriel I think you should read up on the bike. The widowmaker was the tl1000s which used a rotary damper not on the TL1000R. The tl1000s also has a different frame then the tl1000r. The unpredictable of the TL1000S came from its rotary damper and the rear shock. When you cook the rear shock and the rear wheel won’t have much traction, which can easily put you on your ass when you overpower the tire with the abundant torque of the V-twin. You can do this on most liter bikes. If you're getting into a liter bike and don't understand the amount of torque you have on your hands, then maybe stick to a 600cc or lower.

[@terrystratford1235]

Tl1000r now your talking!!!! I'd luv to park that next to my 87 gsxr 1100!

[@braapchop5925]

@@kasper79Actually the R had the rotary dampener as well as the S. The S got branded the widow maker because of their propensity to go full tank slap at a moments notice, which is why Suzuki immediately installed the steering damper after numerous test riders were killed.

[@chesspiece81]

I had a 2006 GSXR 1000 I bought new with suspension, -1 +1 520 chain, 190/60/17 rear tire, Akro Evo 2 system, Vortex rear sets, GPR steering stabilizer, HH pads and GP brakes lines that made 167.8 hp at the tire and got the weight down to 414lbs in 2007. I've ridden newer bikes since and it was my favorite bike I've ever ridden. Had I kept it I would have done BST CF wheels, ported and polished head, cams, Brembo MC and gotten more serious about removing weight. God I loved that bike

[@nigelmccure6640]

I remember when the liter bike wars started because I was actually just a kid but holy crap was that decade faster than hell Newbee

[@jimhopper2246]

I used to day dream in high school about the new 05 blue/white gixxer 1000. I could never call it old-school!

[@666Tazer]

Loved the video, could you do a 600cc version?

[@dexterjsullen]

Gayyyyy

[@donniebaker5984]

In 1999 we were told there was be big numbers on the 600 so I rushed down to my news stand there was a shootout for all the 600 from Japan I don't remember which one it was but very tall thick numbers on the front of the magazine was 197 mile per hour top end and the slowest bike was about 193

[@emilioaguiar9321]

For my first bike i got a 2003 gsxr 1000 and now i ride a honda 954 love them both got the gsxr for 4000 about 10 years ago and got the honda for 600 and put 2000 to fix it right

[@magedrake188]

I'd love to see an episode on Sport Touring bikes.

[@BigUriel]

Used VFRs are generally pretty cheap, and built to last. The old CBR600F kind of fits the definition of "sports touring" by modern standards, even though it was supposed to be a sports bike back in that day. The Yamaha YZF-600R can also be had for next to nothing.

[@QuarantaQuattro]

The Gsxr 05 its 177hp

[@rgthomson100]

Dont think you will find a 996 for under 4k unless it hit something at it's top speed

[@akuaku3496]

Shows how much you know about buying motorcycles.

[@thisismyname9510]

@@akuaku3496in Countries like iran it’s 10k 🤌🏼

[@bigboflynn]

You left out the beast!!!...this bike is under most riders radar(including all bike reviewers)... the 2004-2008 BMW K1200S(1200cc)...167HP and 95ft/lbs torque!!! 176mph top speed...can be found for $2500-4000...i got mine with all the bells n whistles for $3800 and only 12,000 miles on her...its a BEAST!! 3500-11,000 RPM Pulling like a freight train beast!!

[@ianjames4849]

954rr = legendary, after having had an S1krr, Gixxer 750, 636, and many other bikes I can say a 954 is still one of my favorite motorcycles and always puts a smile on my face!

[@georgegeorgepht]

1:04 I had that exact beast. Same paint and all. Thing was unreal. I can’t imagine today’s bikes. My o1 gsxr1k More then any human needs.

[@theguycalledturbo]

I'm getting a Twin Turbo Busa....OKAY!

[@terrystratford1235]

Supercharge it! Keep the turbo! Lose ur license in 1.6 seconds!

[@Arkaynegel]

I got a 2000 996 Biposto with 50mm Termignoni slipons and matching chip for $7000 NZD some of the best money i ever spent then 2 months later got a 1989 900ss for $1500 NZD. Still blows me away 2 Ducati for under 10k. Some people rescue stray dogs reckon I'm gonna make a shelter for derelict Ducati.

[@thescumofhumanity]

Kawasaki zx12r 1998 to 2001. A1 unrestricted model. Can find them for 3 grand or less

[@williamshawver1427]

Got mine 00 zx12r A for 1800 6676k on it in green awesome bike just put new bridgestons s22 on it awesome bike

[@EasternNCSportbikes]

zx12, zx14, First gen busa. More modern r1. 954 and 929 and pretty much any 1000 cc bike from the the big top 4 under 2006 can be had for under 4k.

[@tosickristian7365]

I don‘t know if you mentioned the ‘99 R1 because you read my comment last time, but if you did, i really wanna thank you. I bought it as my first bike (idiot) and it‘s a blast to ride! ✌️

[@thurney4343]

Just seems like yesterday that I was drooling at these bikes, but I didn't have the money. Now they are considered dated? I still love the rounded look of the older bikes. I'm retro and the styling and performance of the GSX R1000 is more than enough bike for the fastest of the so called modern day squid riders. Even today I would contest that the old liter bikes are way too much power for the streets. They really were designed to be track weapons. I first learned how to ride on a 75 Honda CB 350 back in 79. I then bought a Honda Hawk 450T new in 82 and rode that bike for over 10 years without one problem. I had a lot of fun and good memories on this motorcycle. Was it under powered? Yeah. Was it too small for my 6' 2" frame? Okay. Was it difficult to hang with a GPz 550 Kawasaki in the long straights? Indeed. Could I work on it and keep it tuned with standard household tools? Yes! Did it have outstanding gas mileage? Yep-54 city/62 Hwy. Did I really need a Honda 750 Interceptor? No. Did I want one? Yes. You get the idea by now right? Cheers fellow motorcyclists...keep the rubber on the road!

[@Amaturehourwithmike]

ZX12R. You can find them pretty cheap in the right condition.

[@tavspop]

I'll never get rid of mine.

[@flashmanwade]

Yes! I have 2 of them before the restrictions 2000 & 2001 very fun and fast as hell 💨

[@rabbss]

Mine was £2000 and 17k miles

[@sural89]

05 gixxer are 178hp not 199hp

[@supergengo]

sural89 yeah, where did he get this spec? Sounded wrong when I heard it.

[@sural89]

@@supergengo he says 199hp/178mph....just reverse

[@supergengo]

@@sural89 Good call

[@thagiffted1]

I was wondering if the RC51 was going to make that list

[@lucasnicholas4361]

dishon Williams it should’ve, damnit lol

[@MeyerBen27]

I really hope you got treatment for your cocaine addiction Yammy. Your family and friends love you and want to see you get better. If not for you, do it for your mom and for Zach.

[@streetshadow1987]

Honda CBR 1100 Blackbird... dirty cheap and insanely fast

[@nicolapalmieri7344]

I found a CBX 1050 (yeah the one that sounds amazing) for sale here for like 6000 euro

[@ghostofasoul]

Wim Benschop I came here to post it. Glad you already did. 0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds. I think there’s only one bike in the list in this video that is faster.

[@lucasnicholas4361]

Pretty sure that was the fastest production motorcycle in the world before the Busa, right?

[@ascendedtiamut5703]

Yes

[@dg8062]

How you could NOT have a kawa zx12r of early 2000's is beyond me. Still a killa!

[@simonstillborn4951]

ZX9R for the win 🏍

[@James-je2bs]

VERY THOROUGH with top speed, acceleration and everything. Nice work, man.

[@unclemel3607]

2005 zx10r good bang for the buck.

[@clarkmiller287]

Got mine for $3k, 15k miles and it was 100% stock except for a Z1000 front sprocket (-1) and a GPR steering damper. Came with boxes of aftermarket parts the PO never got around to installing

[@gsxr_chemistry2230]

if not THE best bang for buck...

[@clarkmiller287]

@@gsxr_chemistry2230 he's right about the K1-K5 GSXR1000 too, phenomenal bikes. The GSXR1000R and the Widowmakers are the best examples of liter bikes ever made. About as close as we mortals can get to a 500 2T MotoGP bike

[@gsxr_chemistry2230]

@@clarkmiller287 yeah but he got whrong about k5 199hp, thats more like 170hp at best, but k5 is best known for mid range torqe and light weight... best bike i ever had... still miss it

[@ncsmusicandremixes3302]

@@gsxr_chemistry2230 what bike do you have now?

[@vanberg3625]

thumbs up for including the Mille, that thing was my dream bike from when i was younger

[@FinalRendition]

>RSV Mille Time to bust out Midnight Club 3

[@scoota7509]

Still love my 99 r1. Weve been together now for 12 yrs or more. People are surprised when they see it and i tell them how old it is. I agree they nailed the looks back then. Dont see too many around anymore but don't think I'll part with it. Bit older and heavier by todays standard and no electronic aids but im still always at the front of the pack.

[@strongfood-gw1bd]

Not heavy at all

[@strongfood-gw1bd]

How's the reliability been in those 12 years?

[@trevorfromthespanishinquis9737]

My dad giving me his gsx r as my first bike not knowing that it’s to fast for me:😀

[@michaeljacques7336]

Bro, he was definitely trying to get rid of you!

[@billyruben116]

The first generation FZ1 (2001-2005) is a beast that can be bought for under 4k. Stock it goes 0 to 60 in 2.7 seconds and does the 1/4 mile in 10.5. Top speed of 161.5, and HP is 143 with 78 fps of torque. Soft seat and a little more upright riding position make is nice sport touring bike that still out runs most other bikes. Do a few simple mods and you really have your hands full.

[@koreanm3]

The 2005 Gixxer was all-new. You made it sound like it was an improved 2003.

[@TonyStone3000]

@Dio Black So true. I used to own one.

[@TEAMWRIGHTEOUS]

Yeah, and the price is a bit steeper on the 05/06 models. They know what they got.

[@mikekennedy5470]

Anyone that referring to it as a gixtter cannot ride a trycicle., Go Kay down somewhere..

[@enriquesepulveda1402]

@Donnell Austin Sorry to Burst you out of that bubble but you have to do some research on come to TX bring that 08 that I will meet you in my k6 and have fun the all day and you will told another story at the end of the day. 😉

[@nwbklr]

05 GSXR was not 200hp. It was about 180-185hp from 05-06.

[@69VAJRA]

cant find them under 4k, goes from 5k and up if its not a wreck.

[@JoegerFODC]

my second bike was a 954, can confirm squid missile

[@marksample6230]

I had new 98 zx9r and new 02 954. The 954 was by far the better bike. Though it was a pain to work on and the cams wore very early.

[@distreser]

what is the highest mileage you'd go on buying a used bike?

[@crp9985]

Depends on the bike. Depends how good of a bike mechanic you are?

[@michelhadid]

40k or so tops, most people dont get the Valve job done when its due and its hard to find a good bike after that mileage

[@crp9985]

@@michelhadid I have two cruiser over 50K, no problems with either. I know what I'm looking for and I can work on these bikes. For a sport bike 50K is getting long in the tooth, depends how it was ridden and if the maintenance was done. If it came from some throttle happy guy pushing it's top speed, well that's probably not what you want. I rode an endro to 80K and then it was sold to a friend who put another 20K on it. Went to a friend of his for a few years until he decided to rebuild it. Not sure if the bike was ever put back together? It was still running fine well over 100K. Honda 4 stroke BTW. 1974 version.

[@abrownduck3]

If it has more than 20k on it move on to the next CL ad

[@Denmark_1974]

I ride a GSXR 750 1999, and a GSXR 1000 K2. Love both of them.

[@ashraf6202]

Which one of these is with fuel injected?

[@iantrenbeath8323]

99 triumph sprint 1900$. Stolen a month later. I'm sure you've seen this old trumpet ad from. Back in the day..... it simply said..... We eat, sleep, ride, talk, breath, dream, live and love.... motorcycles. TRIUMPH BABY!!! I think I'm gonna try n find a daytona this time.... I'm sure you won't see this... I just wanted to say.... I still have an old oil in frame Bonne, one of my dad's, but I'm in love with the 955i. Well done sir.

[@alaaai4660]

4:10 wHy wE gOiN sO fAsT

[@jonnyf9523]

Anyone else watch the budget bike battles? Buying these old bikes can be a nightmare.

[@Bumbaclot213]

Jonny F I have a 98 GSX-R 600 and spent well over 2-grand (sterling) on the bastard - was my first big bike and didn’t have a clue what I was buying, I just thought it looked good!

[@SephiMasamune]

That’s the thing, it CAN be, but if you know what to look for they can be a steal with decent condition.

[@georgestreisel7920]

1st gen zx10r, it's not called the widowmaker for nothing

[@racerguy3972]

2004? Why is called the widowmaker ? the bike looks well balanced

[@georgestreisel7920]

@@racerguy3972 its geometry definitely makes it very wheelie prone and a without a stabilizer headshakey. Its very easy to unload the front suspension at very high speeds. That being said it was still a lovely bike.

[@tractorboyracer9165]

One of the mentalist bikes I have ever ridden.

[@racerguy3972]

@@tractorboyracer9165 Why ?, I have a gixxer 1000 K6 and Bandit 600 2004 and I always really liked this first generation of kawasaki and all the media around it

[@tractorboyracer9165]

@@racerguy3972 because it wheelies out of just about every corner it takes. Wheelies on the power even at high speeds and shakes its head at every opportunity. Nothing like a tank slapper at 130mph. Also pushed my contacts around my eyeballs even with the visor down lol. I think kawasaki just wanted to be fastest at that point and blow the user friendly side. It was fun but you have to admit it was bloody mental, certainly wasn't a bike for amateurs imho.

[@GeschichtsBlitz]

good luck finding one of these at that prices that not got raped or has a million miles on it ...

[@gilly3380]

I just got an R6 for a grand. 25,ooo miles. It needed brakes and valve adjustment. I'm selling my 98 zx9r for $2,500. 18,ooo miles. Runs good. New battery. Barely broken in tires. Brand new body kit and windscreen. New billet rear sets. Mint all titanium exhaust and a few other goodies. Deals are out there, but you have to get to them before someone else does.

[@serratoanthony]

@@gilly3380 what plastics did you go with? I need some good ones

[@LocoIV]

I got a 2004 gsxr 1000 mat mladin edition with 19k for 4,000 flat

[@Surlymtb]

I see Buell xb12s for 3-4k sometimes. I'm always so tempted...

[@GregHuston]

Great street bikes, but not really "fast".

[@martind349]

Helen Sharman, first Briton in space, says the aliens are here, poppin dank nooners.

[@Chrisjohnson-bp5rk]

2007 Ducati monster sr4s got mine off old dude last summer low miles full termi system power commander service records 4500...130+hp..their out their for 4000

[@ColeTheKinemasterFan]

Kawasaki concours 14, $4k, 09, stupid fast with bags

[@awesomeerr8765]

I know someone who got a 2004 fireblade for 2k Only 6k miles Needed new tires and stuff here and there but super nice deal

[@Rawkus919]

Blackbird? ZX11 AND 12? Cheap Busa?

[@thescumofhumanity]

I've got my dad's old zx12r. It's garaged atm. Not confident enough to ride it yet. It's the unrestricted a1 model as well. I can hear it.... Calling me... And it knows I'm afraid.

[@Amaturehourwithmike]

@@thescumofhumanity oh boy! Those are so far my favorite bikes to ride. Just power wheelies for days. It's such an aggressive beast. I hope you get to experience it soon.

[@vaishaligujar199]

@@thescumofhumanity just be very careful on throttle otherwise some squids open up full throttle without even knowing the bike properly

[@thescumofhumanity]

Yea I think I'll work my way up on smaller bikes for a few years started riding a few months ago on a 125. Looking at getting a 650 soon then maybe after a year or so on that I'll start gently taking out the caged monster hiding in my garage

[@XNeo27564]

My 954 is a beast. Drives like a charm.

[@shahfacekillah]

Unfortunately, to insurance companies, a liter bike is a liter bike, regardless of age.

[@nuckenfutz9983]

None the less, the year/value of the bike also plays a great deal with insurance quotes such as comprehensive. Comprehensive would've costed an extra $100/month on my 2014 Yamaha R1 since it's "the" bike people steal. And full coverage, my insurance agent said and I quote "You don't want to know" and said to call back in a couple of months when I turn 25 to get dramatically better rates. The very words "sport" or "supsport" are trigger words for insurance companies. I had liability, medical and comprehensive on my R6 for 3 years, but for now I'm just going with liability and medical on the R1. Don't park your bike in stupid places, and if you want a fast bike, get a fast non-sportbike such as a cheap FZ1, GSX-S1000.

[@shahfacekillah]

@@nuckenfutz9983 just curious, what country are you in?

[@nuckenfutz9983]

@@shahfacekillah Good 'ol US of A

[@shahfacekillah]

@@nuckenfutz9983I have no idea what insurance rates are like there. I live in Canada. Ontario, specifically. We get hosed out the nose. I'm 42, been riding since 2006, and my insurance for a 2014 Yamaha Bolt was $945/yr. That's with my 10% discount through my employer!! That's still considered a good deal!!!! My buddy had a CBR1000RR and his rate was around 2 grand. It's fucking bullshit here.

[@nuckenfutz9983]

@@shahfacekillah Yea insurance rates here sound just as bad. I was quoted for a 2007 GSXR-1000 back in the day, and they wanted $345/month for full coverage. Given, I was more inexperienced back then, yet I have a perfect driving record. Still $345. My friend has full coverage on his 16 GSX-S1000F, and he pays about $150/month. 25 yrs old, been riding for 1 year, no tickets, etc. His being considered a "standard" bike helps alot. Power is equal to my 05 R6 at medium-high speeds. And low speeds, the GSX-S1000 is slightly quicker. I was the type who wanted the 1000 sport, but couldn't afford to buy outright nor the full coverage insurance. So I substituted by getting a relatively modern 600 sport which surprisingly subdued my desire for the R1 (the 05 R6 Raven) for a steal of a price. Paid $2700 for a $4000 bike in near perfect condition with extras. Fast forward to the present I finally bought my dream bike outright just to realize I'm really going to miss the R6 because of how good it was to me, and just how different the R6 and R1 are.